HomeMy WebLinkAbout#06 - Building Inspector HireSTAFF REPORT
DATE: December 20, 2022
CONSENT
AGENDA ITEM: Hire Building Inspector
SUBMITTED BY: Kristina Handt, City Administrator
BACKGROUND:
The Building Inspector position became vacant in November. The position was advertised and staff
completed interviews the first week in December.
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL:
Should Greg Mely be hired as the Building Inspector at the terms described below?
PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS:
Staff is recommending the Council hire Greg Mely as Building Inspector. Staff is further recommending a
wage of $31.23/hour.
Mely is currently interning with the City of Blaine and has decades of experience in the private construction
trade. Mely would start with the city on January 3, 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The building inspector position has been included in the 2023 budget to accommodate this wage.
OPTIONS:
1) Hire Mely as Building Inspector at the terms described above
2) Offer the job to Mely under different terms
3) Offer position to another candidate
4) Re-advertise the position
RECOMMENDATION:
If removed from the consent agenda:
Motion to hire Greg Mely as a Building Inspector at a wage of $31.23 per hour.
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